Commercial Case Study

M Cohen and Son Commercial Painting Project

The Project Scope:

M Cohen and Son is a premier manufacturing facility located in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Their product line includes “stairs, entrances, detailing – all the making of iron and metalwork. The products we build are designed for people who appreciate uncompromised quality.” Examples of the unique facades designed and fabricated by M Cohen include Citigroup in NYC, Gucci, and West 28th.

Initially, CertaPro Painters of Greater Media was selected to paint the exterior façade of the showroom building which was uniquely constructed of iron. The areas covered included ornamental iron, lettering, awnings, metal trim, and stucco. The condition of the exterior was not optimal since it had been decades since it was last painted.

How we got it done:
The exterior was power washed thoroughly with an environmentally safe cleanser, Simple Green. All chipping paint was then removed through sanding and hand scraping. Next, a Direct to Metal primer was applied followed by a topcoat of DTM ALKYD ENAMEL which is a high-build alkyd coating with rust-inhibitive properties. The project was completed on time with minimal impact on daily operations.

Since the exterior project went so smoothly, MCohen and Sons contracted CertaPro of GM to paint the exteriors of most of their buildings near the showroom. These buildings, most of which were large, carried a consistent tan color scheme with a bright orange stripe. The upgrade of paint noticeably showcased, for the first time, the extent of their facilities.

“The best part of working with CertaPro Painters of Greater Media was the constant communication and their willingness to adjust their hours and scope of work to accommodate our operation. For example, we added additional buildings once we got started. Their knowledge of the best products for our application was also impressive.” as noted by MCohen Exec Admin staff.

CertaPro Painters of Greater Media has experience working on all types of commercial projects, whether it’s big or small, and we look forward to continuing the relationship with our trusted partners.